Springfield, VA

Lakewood Hills is an extremely convenient Springfield location just off the Fairfax County Parkway between Hooes Road and Huntsman Boulevard.

Commuting

• The Gambrill Road Park and Ride Lot is less than 10 minutes away at the Gambrill Road exit on the Fairfax County Parkway. You can board Fairfax County Connector Route 305 to the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station for your trip to the Pentagon, Alexandria, Washington, DC or any other point in the Metrorail system
• Slug Lines form at the Sydenstricker commuter lot - the link will show you its' location - it is less than 10 minutes from Lake Forest. Riders are sought for the Pentagon and Rosslyn
• Fort Belvoir is approximately 30 minues via the Fairfax County Parkway and Rolling Road or Pohick Road

Schools and Library

• The subdivision is in the West Springfield High School Pyramid You can locate the schools for a specific address at Fairfax County Public School Locator
• Pohick Regional Library is no more than 15 minutes from the subdivision.

Shopping

• Huntsman Square Shopping Center is only minutes away at Huntsman Boulevard on the Fairfax County Parkway

Recreation

• Audrey Moore Rec Center in Wakefield Park with its year round pool and gymnasium plus a myriad of other sports and activities is approximately 20 minutes
• Wakefield Skate Park is also in Wakefield Park next to the Audrey Moore Rec Center
• South Run Rec Center with year round pool, exercise facilities and other activities is within approximately 5 minutes. It has a connecting trail to Burke Lake Park
• Burke Lake Park with golf course, camping, picnic areas, small boat rental, fishing, carousel, miniature train and ice cream parlor is approximately 10 mimutes
• Lake Accotink Park with small boat rental, fishing and picnic facilities is within 20 minutes.
• Pohick Bay Golf Course - an 18-hole public course is approximately 20 minutes
• Pohick Bay Park with boat launch to the Potomac River, camping and picnic facilities is approximately 20 minutes
• Laurel Hill Golf Course - 18-hole public is approximately 10 minutes

Contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

Tucked at the end of a residential street in the Kenwood Oaks neighborhood, Hidden Pond Nature Center offers the type of small park that makes it easy for anyone to take a leisurely stroll around the perimeter of the pond and through the woods. At twenty five acres the park is eclipsed by some of its larger neighbors such as Burke Lake Park at 880 acres or its connecting neighborhood park Pohick Stream Valley Park with 700 acres.

What Hidden Pond Nature Center does offer that makes it special are a wide range of educational activities offered throughout the year for school children and community organizations. Many of the programs are offered in conjunction with Fairfax County Public Schools and meet local science standard of learning criteria a great benefit for teachers.




If you are looking for a park close to your West Springfield home then stop by Hidden Pond Nature Center. If you are considering buying a new home in 2009 then give the Cindy Jones team a call at 703-346-2213. No hassle, no pressure, just straight talk as to whether now if the right time for you to buy a new home. Let us show you the neighborhoods, shopping, dining and recreation spots in West Springfield or anywhere else in Northern Virginia.

We all know walking and hiking are both popular and effective forms of cardio exercise. However, it's more enjoyable if you can do the exercise in pleasant, outdoor surroundings.

If you live in Springfield, Virginia there are two venues where those conditions come together

• Burke Lake Park has a 4.7 mile hiking trail around a 218 acre lake. The American Hiking Society rates the trail among the top 10 in the US
• Lake Accotink Park has a 3.75 mile trail in the 493 acre park that also has a 55 acre lake.

Of course, you'll probably want a comfortable Springfield home where you can relax after your exercise.

The Kruschka Team has 33 years full time experience in the Springfield area. We invite you to try our

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and then contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-690-6569. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.

And you thought being green was just for frogs! This guy has camouflage down to a science. Stop by Hidden Pond Nature Center in Springfield (VA) to see how many turtles you can find!

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Hello blogosphere!

I previously reported (in haste I admit) that the $8000 credit could be used as downpayment- however, that went out the window almost as soon as it was announced.

It has been officially announced, however, and this time it stuck, that the credit can be used towards closing costs.

How does it work? Well, its basically a short-term loan with the tax credit used as collateral.

Its brilliant!

A buyer has to buy a property between Jan 1, 20098 and Dec 1, 2009.

That's right, DECEMBER 1ST, not 31st!!

The credit is 10% of the purchase price of the home, up to $80,000. So, for most buyers in our area, they would qualify for the max credit, since most properties are well above $80,000.

The credit applies to first-time homebuyers only - those who have not owned a home in three years or more. Also, both parties in a marriage must meet this test.

Individuals with an adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less OR couples with a joint AGI of $150,000 or less qualify for the full credit. The credit is phased out as income increases. An Individual AGI of $95,000 or more or $170,000 for couples puts you out of the running for the credit.

The tax credit does not have to be repaid, so long as the buyer stays in the property a minimum of three years.

Different government agencies, non-profits and FHA-approved mortgagees can provide these bridge loans secured by the anticipated tax credit.

So, if you've been putting it off- now is the time!